Survivor's Guide to Breast Cancer: a Couple's Story of Faith, Hope, & Love [Paperback]

Robert C. Fore (Author), Rorie E. Fore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1998

In the spring of 1996, Rorie could no longer ignore the disease that strikes 1 in 8 women. After 25 years of marriage, she and her husband, Robert, both health care professionals, were faced with the diagnosis of breast cancer, which resulted in Rorie's having a double mastectomy and treatment that included chemotherapy, radiation, and breast reconstruction. Together they faced the challenge and relied on their faith in God and their love for each other to survive and share their inspirational story with others in the same circumstance. Candid, open, and honest, their story is a beacon of hope.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

" This should be a "must read" for all breast cancer patients and should be a staple in the armament of those who counsel persons going through the pain of cancer diagnosis and treatment. The Fore's story is one of strength, of love, of great passion and wisdom. I hope that many persons read this, whether or not they confront a cancer diagnosis in their or a loved one's life. It is a life-changing story!"-Nora Kizer Bell, Ph.D., President, Wesleyan College, Professor of Philosophy and Bioethics, Macon, Georgia

"Their understanding of suffering within the context of faith is deeply moving. Instead of going it on their own, the Fores relied on their friends, family, church, and pastors to keep them focused on the healing power of God. Their very lives reflect an affirmation of faith."-From the Afterword, Timothy J. Bagwell, Senior Pastor, Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church, Albany, Georgia

About the Author

Robert C. Fore, Ed.D. was formerly Associate Executive Director of the Florida Medical Association and currently serves as Associate Dean for Graduate and Continuing Education, Medical Center of Central Georgia. Rorie E. Fore is a registered nurse employed by The Surgery Center of the Medical Center of Central Georgia. After 25 years of marriage, these two health care professionals were faced with the diagnosis of breast cancer which resulted in Rorie's having a double mastectomy and treatment which included chemotherapy, radiation, and breast reconstruction. Together, they faced the challenge and relied on their faith in God and their love for each other to survive and share their inspirational story with others in the same circumstance.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Smyth & Helwys Pub; 1 edition (April 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573121703
• ISBN-13: 978-1573121705
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,918,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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